Enclosed car trailers
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Enclosed car trailers
I NEED INPUT ON AN ENCLOSED CAR TRAILER.LIKE 24 OR 28 FOOT,V NOSE.I HAVE AN 87 BUICK GN.MY X IS A 2004 4X4 6.0.HAD IT ABOUT A YEAR.IT HAS 178K ON IT.RUNS GREAT.IT RAN 8.90@73MPH .WITH ONLY A SCT CHIP.
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I bought a three axle Aztec "box" to carry my 6,000 lb Packard V-12 in The trailer CLAIMS to be rated for 10,000 max gvw, meaning, since it weighs about 3,000 lbs, it should be o.k.
Wha I found out..is you "get what you pay for" ( duh ). Cheap bastrds made the floor out of 3/4 OSB. Car's heavy wheels have broken thru the flooring.
STRONGLY recommend you look carefully before buying. ONE of the many ways to spot a cheapo trailer..is look at the floor, and weight-carrying provisions. Dont make the mistake I did - get one with some showing of quality, meaning..something stronger for flooring than 3/4 in OSB
Wha I found out..is you "get what you pay for" ( duh ). Cheap bastrds made the floor out of 3/4 OSB. Car's heavy wheels have broken thru the flooring.
STRONGLY recommend you look carefully before buying. ONE of the many ways to spot a cheapo trailer..is look at the floor, and weight-carrying provisions. Dont make the mistake I did - get one with some showing of quality, meaning..something stronger for flooring than 3/4 in OSB
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From: Frisco, TX
We used to have a Haulmark racecar trailer, we got it used and it was beat like a dead horse!
Like 6686L says, don't rush into a cheapy!
We spend more time on the road fixing it, then we spent towing it.
Like 6686L says, don't rush into a cheapy!
We spend more time on the road fixing it, then we spent towing it.
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From: Latrobe PA
http://www.nickrosasales.citymax.com/page/page/2718993.htm
If you are from GA ,Pace has a plant there I think.. This is my friend,He will hook you up with a trailer that will work for you. And arrainge to pick it up at the factory.Or search for dealer in your area. Don't go cheap or you will pay in the long run.
If you are from GA ,Pace has a plant there I think.. This is my friend,He will hook you up with a trailer that will work for you. And arrainge to pick it up at the factory.Or search for dealer in your area. Don't go cheap or you will pay in the long run.
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From: Lilburn ,GA.
thanks.there seems to be alot of trailer builders in ga.any input on v nose?ive heard it makes less difference with the x than with a pick up.ive been thinking of a 24 but alot of friends say the 28 best all around size.
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We have a 1994 24' Haulmark that we purchased new and we've used it to haul our antique cars on tours all over the US. My main regret was purchasing the trailer with 3500# rated axles and they weren't quite enough capacity for our larger cars. In 2000, I ended up replacing the axles with #5200 rated Dexter Torflex models and I've had no complaints since - bigger tires, bigger brakes and more load handling capacity. The v-nose is a good idea because the wind resistance is the biggest load to your Excursion (ours is a blunt nose). I get identical mileage pulling the trailer regardless of whether it's loaded or not. When I first got the trailer, I installed battleship linoleum floor covering in it and painted the side sheets white and I've been real happy with it. I also have a wind deflector wing that I mount on the tow vehicle and it increases the mileage about 1.5 to 2 mpg when I use it.
The 24' length has been more than enough for carrying the car and supplies and continues to serve us well. For our uses, I wouldn't want to deal with the extra length of the 28', but then that's a personal choice as your uses may differ.
The 24' length has been more than enough for carrying the car and supplies and continues to serve us well. For our uses, I wouldn't want to deal with the extra length of the 28', but then that's a personal choice as your uses may differ.
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i too have a haulmark v nose awesome trailer tows straight and steady would buy another tomorrow
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Actually, Advantech tongue and groove OSB 3/4" is stronger than tongue and groove 3/4 plywood. It was not the fault of the OSB, but rather the cheap trailer manufacturers put their floor joists on 24" centers, where the good manufacturers put their floor joists on 16" centers, which makes a very strong floor. Also the Advantech OSB carries a 50 year warranty and resists water better than plywood.
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Originally Posted by dualwheels66
Actually, Advantech tongue and groove OSB 3/4" is stronger than tongue and groove 3/4 plywood. It was not the fault of the OSB, but rather the cheap trailer manufacturers put their floor joists on 24" centers, where the good manufacturers put their floor joists on 16" centers, which makes a very strong floor. Also the Advantech OSB carries a 50 year warranty and resists water better than plywood.
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i went the cheaper route for my first enclosed btu i am very impressed with it
i bought a 2007 tam spirit enclosed straight from the builder in elkhart, in, 5 year warranty and have had no problems. have trailered it from chitown to indy, st. louis, bowling green, milan, atco new jersey etc.
i bought a 2007 tam spirit enclosed straight from the builder in elkhart, in, 5 year warranty and have had no problems. have trailered it from chitown to indy, st. louis, bowling green, milan, atco new jersey etc.
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Very pleased overall with my pace. 7x16 (so too small for a car)
The 2 things I would recommend would be:
•LED lighting (less power consumption and don't have to worry about replacements
•Dexter axles or other brand of torsion axles. I think they jostle the cargo less than traditional leaf springs.
Here's another brand to consider. FWIW, West Coast Choppers uses these guys (although I don't and can't vouch for them)
http://www.hhtrailer.com/
The 2 things I would recommend would be:
•LED lighting (less power consumption and don't have to worry about replacements
•Dexter axles or other brand of torsion axles. I think they jostle the cargo less than traditional leaf springs.
Here's another brand to consider. FWIW, West Coast Choppers uses these guys (although I don't and can't vouch for them)
http://www.hhtrailer.com/
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From: Long Island, NY
Just picked up a 28' cargo king with 5200lbs axles and a 10k gvwr rating. Loaded it with 7 bikes and 2,000lbs of leather.Just got back from Daytona bike week, 2,200 miles round trip, no problems.
Added reese weight dietribution hitch and sway bar.
77-80mph all the way.
The X handled like a champ.
I also had another 2,000lbs in the truck...4 guys and more leather.
I was over weight in the truck and the towing capacity, by aprox. 3,000lbs
I love my X...2000, 7.3
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